W&L VOLLEYBALL NETS TWO ALL-ODAC SELECTIONS

Nov 09, 2002

LEXINGTON, Va. -- The All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference
volleyball team was announced on Friday evening and Washington and
Lee had two players honored in addition to capturing the Coach of
the Year.

Sophomore outside hitter Michelle Chastain (Phoenix,
Ariz./Xavier Prep) was named to the First Team All-ODAC squad,
while freshman middle blocker Susan Gaillard (Charleston,
S.C./Porter-Gaud) was tabbed Second Team All-ODAC. In addition,
Gaillard was named the ODAC Rookie of the Year and Head Coach Bryan
Snyder garnered ODAC Coach of the Year honors for the second
straight season.

Chastain earned the award after totaling 449 kills, 339 digs, 81
services aces and 55 blocks. Her 449 kills mark thesecond-highest
total in school history.

Gaillard was named to the second team after notching 372 kills,
99 blocks and 65 digs. Her .391 hitting percentage is currently the
highest single-season percentage in school history. Gaillard's
selection as the ODAC Rookie of the Year marks the fourth-straight
season that a W&L player has received the award.

Snyder earned the Coach of the Year award after leading the
Generals to a school-record 31 wins against just seven losses and
an ODAC Championship. In just three seasons, Snyder has amassed an
81-22 overall record, 28-2 in the ODAC.

Guilford senior outside hitter Jennifer Pue-Gilchrist was named
the ODAC Player of the Year.

Washington and Lee, which won the ODAC Championship, will be in
action again in the NCAA Tournament. The Generals will find out who
and where they play on Sunday evening.